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AL Yukikaze
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Destroyer | Japan | Tier VIII
Tech Tree Position
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General
Purchase priceSpecial Doubloons
Hit Points15,100 
Main Battery
127 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a Type C mount3 х 2 pcs.
Rate of Fire8.51 shots/min.
Reload Time7.05 sec.
Rotation Speed6.9 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time26.09 sec.
Firing Range9.41 km.
Maximum Dispersion85 m.
HE Shell127 mm HE Type1 
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,150 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell%
Initial HE Shell Velocity915 m./s.
HE Shell Weight23 kg.
AP Shell127 mm AP Type0 
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,200 
Initial AP Shell Velocity915 m./s.
AP Shell Weight23 kg.
Torpedo Tubes
610 mm Quad2 х 4 pcs.
Rate of Fire0.58 shots/min.
Reload Time104 sec.
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.
TorpedoType F3 
Maximum Damage21,367 
Torpedo Speed76 knot
Torpedo Range8.01 km.
AA Defense
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a single mount10 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second18 
. . . Firing Range2.49 km.
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount3 х 3 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second9.9 
. . . Firing Range2.49 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed35 knot
Turning Circle Radius640 m.
Rudder Shift Time2.7 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range6.63 km.
Air Detectability Range3.07 km.
Battle Levels
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VIII
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Special

AL Yukikaze — Japanese special premium Tier VIII destroyer.

Famously known as the "Fortune Ship" for her achievements in the Great War. She's arrogant and believes that all her success is due to her ability. Gets upset when ignored and left alone. There is a rivalry between her and Shigure, although neither is sure why this is the case. From the game Azur Lane.

AL Yukikaze was first released for sale worldwide on 1 May 2019.

Modules

Main Battery Guns Rate of Fire
(shots/min)
180° Turn Time
(sec)
Maximum Dispersion
(m)
Maximum HE Shell Damage
(HP)
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell
(%)
Maximum AP Shell Damage
(HP)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
127 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a Type C mount8.526.1852,15092,200 00
Hull Hit Points
(HP)
Armor
(mm)
Armor
(mm)
Main Turrets
(pcs.)
Secondary Gun Turrets
(pcs.)
AA Mounts
(pcs.)
Torpedo Tubes
(pcs.)
Hangar Capacity
(pcs.)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Azur Lane Yukikaze15,100620310/32 00
Torpedoes Rate of Fire
(shots/min)
Torpedo Tubes Reload Time
(sec)
180° Turn Time
(sec)
Maximum Damage
(HP)
Torpedo Speed
(knot)
Torpedo Range
(km)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Type F30.61047.221,366768 00
Fire Control System IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)
Maximum Firing Range
(km)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Type8 mod. 10 00
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 52,000 hp35 00

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Magazine Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
Damage Control System Modification 1
Engine Boost Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
Main Battery Modification 2
AA Guns Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 1
Smoke Generator Modification 1
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
 Slot 4 
Damage Control System Modification 2
Propulsion Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 1
Depth Charges Modification 1
 Slot 5 
Torpedo Lookout System
Concealment System Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 2
Ship Consumables Modification 1

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Tier VIII Premium Japanese destroyer AL Yukikaze is a clone of Tier VIII tech tree destroyer Kagero with two major changes: she is locked into equipping the Type F3 torpedoes rather than offering captains a choice between the Type 90 mod. 1's or Type 93 mod. 2's as Kagero does, and she cannot equip the Torpedo Reload BoosterWhen used, torpedo reload time is significantly reduced. consumable. Fans of Kagero will find that AL Yukikaze offers them a slightly different, high-risk, high-reward play style.

In all other aspects, AL Yukikaze is identical to Kagero: speed, handling, detection... even down to her near-complete lack of an AA suite. The Japanese torpedo-destroyer branch becomes challenging to excel in at high tiers, but like Kagero, AL Yukikaze provides all the tools necessary for captains to do just that; they need only bring patience and a willingness to learn how to handle her.

As for playing her, players should note that AL Yukikaze only being able to slot Type F3 torpedoes comes with one major downside compared to her tech tree clone: the lack of range. A mere 8km of range on the F3s will prove difficult to use in a game fighting enemy ships with Radar or in a carrier game. On the contrary to their comparatively low range, the F3s hit extremely hard, are one of the fastest torpedoes at the tier, and will reward players who make smart decisions, take strong positions, and have patience. As most IJN destroyers above tier 6 or so, AL Yukikaze has identical guns to Kagero, which have extremely hard-hitting HE shells but a rather low rate of fire. This requires players to take smart fights against enemy destroyers as a straight gunfight will usually result in sending you back to the port.

Pros:

  • Lowest detection range of all Tier VIII destroyers.
  • Fast, powerful torpedoes that hit extremely hard.
  • Good handling; same turning circle as her predecessors, quick rudder shift.
  • High damage HE shells, useful for engaging enemy destroyers.

Cons:

  • Mediocre top speed of 35 knots.
  • Main battery is the typical sluggish, slow-reloading IJN DD guns.
  • Painfully long torpedo reload time without access to Torpedo Reload BoosterWhen used, torpedo reload time is significantly reduced..
  • AA is weak as the 127mm guns are not dual-purpose.

Research

As a premium ship, AL Yukikaze doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for AL Yukikaze are as follows:

Torpedo Tubes Modification 1 further protects her tubes from incapacitation and adds 5 kts to torpedo speed. Aiming Systems Modification 1 : -7% main battery dispersion. / +20% torpedo tubes traverse speed. / +5% secondary battery firing range. / -5% secondary battery dispersion. and Main Battery Modification 2 : +15% to main battery traverse speed. help her weak artillery if a hybrid build is desired.

Commander Skills

Take skills that enhance her survivability and torpedo performance. 'Grease the Gears' may be useful if you have an extra point to spend.

Consumables

AL Yukikaze equips the following consumables:

Camouflage

As a premium ship, AL Yukikaze comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.

Signals

AL Yukikaze captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike (+5% to the ship's maximum speed.) flags are highly recommended to increase the ship's top speed. November Foxtrot (-5% reload time on all consumables.) and India Yankee (-20% to fire duration.) flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability.


Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

References

  1. Japanese destroyer Yukikaze (1939) - Wikipedia
  2. Kagerō-class destroyer - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

  • Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.8.1.

Testing Changes

  • Update 0.8.3:
    • Available for purchase in the Premium Store during the Azur Lane collaboration.
  • Update 0.8.5:
    • Minor improvements to geometry and textures.

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